◊ In addition to the phrases shown below, throw occurs in many idioms that are shown at appropriate entries throughout the dictionary. For example, throw down the gauntlet can be found at 2gauntlet and throw light on can be found at 1light.

throw away

[phrasal verb]

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throw away (something)orthrow (something) away

:to put (something that is no longer useful or wanted) in a trash can, garbage can, rubbish bin, etc.

We threw away [=threw out] a lot of old junk that was in the basement.